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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,284 and 131,964

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,284 and 131,964 is: 188,705.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,284 : 131,964 = 131,964 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,284/131,964 = 131,964/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,284x = 131,964 × 131,964
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,284x = 17,414,497,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,414,497,296/92,284
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,705.49

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